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How to Grade Peace Silver Dollars (1921 – 1935) – What is The Grade of My Peace Dollar?
Grading Peace Silver dollars correctly is an important part of determining your coin’s value or price. This guide will assist you in learning how to grade Peace dollars through a sequence of descriptions and pictures that show examples of each grade for Peace Silver dollars.
How to Grade Washington Silver Quarters – What is The Grade of My Washington Silver Quarter?
Being able to grade Washington silver quarters accurately is a crucial element in determining your coin’s value or price. This guide will help you learn how to grade these coins through a series of descriptions and photos that illustrate an example of each grade.
How to Grade Washington Silver Quarters – What is The Grade of My Washington Silver Quarter?
Being able to grade Washington silver quarters accurately is a crucial element in determining your coin’s value or price. This guide will help you learn how to grade these coins through a series of descriptions and photos that illustrate an example of each grade.
How to Grade Clad Washington Quarters – What is The Grade of My Washington Quarters?
Being able to grade your Washington quarters accurately is vital in determining your coin’s value or price. This guide will help you learn how to grade coins by using descriptions and photos that illustrate an example of each grade.
Coin Folders and Coin Albums
Coin albums and coin folders provide and easy way for you to store, display and enjoy your coin collection. Choosing the right coin album or coin folder to store your collection in is easy if you know the tradeoffs. This article will help you decide.
U.S. Coins Red Book - Coin Values - Prices - What is your coin worth? - Redbook Guide
Book review of the U.S. coins Red Book,
Coin Collecting Supplies
Every coin collector needs a variety of coin collecting supplies to properly store and protect their collection. Here is a list of coin collecting supplies that you will need to get started so that your coin collection is properly stored and maintained.
Top 5 Famous Coin Collections of All Time
Famous coin collections are assembled by all types of people. Some well-known specimens are housed in museums for everyone to enjoy, while others are sold from one private collection to another. Regardless of where they are now, here are the top five coin collections ever assembled.
Top 5 Famous Coin Collections of All Time
Famous coin collections are assembled by all types of people. Some well-known specimens are housed in museums for everyone to enjoy, while others are sold from one private collection to another. Regardless of where they are now, here are the top five coin collections ever assembled.
Book Review: A Guide Book of Canadian Coins and Tokens – An Official Whitman Guidebook
Whitman Publishing (publishers of
How to Safely Store Your Coin Collection
Improperly storing your coin collection can cause irreparable damage the will destroy the beauty of your coins and the value as well. This article explains what can damage your coins and how to protect them for future generations.
Coin Holders
Choosing the right coin holders for your coin collection is a simple decision if you know what your options are and how much it will cost you. This guide will help make the right decision for you coin collecting goals.
Slabbed Coin Holders Offer the Best Protection
Looking for the best coin holder to store your coin? Look no further than the third party grading services (PCGS, NGC, ANACS) to provide the ultimate in protection for your coins. Here is why you will want to invest in these coin holders for you most prized coins.
Protecting, Preserving and Storing Your Coin Collection
Protecting and storing your coins so that you can pass your coin collection on to future generations is an important part of coin collecting. There are many things that can ruin your coins. But if you take the proper precautions, you can enjoy your coins while providing the proper layers of protection that will ensure your coins do not get damaged or stolen.
Book Review of Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, 5th edition, Volume II, ISBN-10: 0794832393, ISBN-13: 978-0794832391
The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties, Volume II By Bill Fivaz and J. T. Stanton (Edited by Ken Potter) covers error coins and die varieties for United States coins from half dimes to dollars to gold coins and commemoratives. This book review covers the key points of collecting die varieties and whether you should purchase the expanded fifth edition.
Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963)
The Franklin half dollar honors an American patriot. This article presents a brief history of the coin, how to get started collecting, intermediate and advanced collecting tips. This comprehensive guide will get you starting a Franklin half dollar collection.
Kennedy Half Dollar (1964-Present) - Errors and Varieties
Learn about the errors and varieties of the Kennedy half dollar coin from the United States mint. Although there are no famous errors like the 1955 doubled die Lincoln cent, there are several that collectors seek out avidly.
First Strike – A Definition of First Strike
A Definition of First Strike
Lincoln Memorial Penny: Key Dates, Rarities and Varieties
Lincoln Memorial pennies produced from 1859 to 1909 have some valuable and interesting varieties. Learn how to identify if your Lincoln Memorial cent is a valuable date or treasured variety. Detailed photos are provided that illustrate each type.
Braille Dollar - US Braille Coin Commemorative for Loius Braille
The first-ever readable Braille coin was issued by the U.S. in 2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the reading system for the blind. Learn about this important coin and why it was issued in the profile of the Braille Dollar.
Silver Washington Quarter Prices
How much should you pay for that silver Washington quarter? This webpage lists coin prices for Washington quarters minted from 1932 to 1964. The coin prices catalogued here are what you can expect to pay a coin dealer so that you can acquire that coin for your collection.
Grade – A Definition of Grade
A Definition of Grade
Luster – A Definition of Luster
A Definition of Luster
Uncirculated Coin
A Definition of
1913 Liberty Nickel - Million Dollar Nickel - 1913 Liberty Head Nickel Profile - 1913 V Nickel
The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel is one of the most valuable coins in the world, selling for $3 million at its last appearance in 2001. There are 5 specimens known to exist of the 1913 Liberty Nickel. Learn why they are worth so much money, and discover the fascinating story behind this humble 5-cent piece of cupro-nickel.
1913 Liberty Head Nickel - Is There a Sixth Specimen - 1913 Liberty V Nickel
Is there a sixth specimen of the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel? This article explores the facts behind this legendary rare coin and proposes a new possibility...
Find a Local Coin Dealer - How to Find a Rare Coins Dealer or U.S. Coin Dealer Near You
When you want to find a coin dealer, you probably shouldn't go to the Yellow Pages first, because there are many people listed there who are really just pawn brokers, junk bullion buyers, and other non-experts. This Quick Tip page will show you exactly how to find a local, Certified coin dealer near your location.
L and C Coins - Coin Dealer Review for Lee Crane and L&C Coins
L&C Coins is one of the biggest advertisers in the weekly and monthly coin magazines, usually taking out expensive two-page spreads offering coins
Arizona State Quarter - Learn About the Arizona Quarter
The Arizona State Quarter is the 48th coin of the original 50 State Quarters program. It was released into circulation on June 2, 2008. Learn about the Arizona Quarter and what the designs on it mean, why the banner is so important, how the designs came to be selected, and other facts about Arizona and the Arizona Statehood Quarter.
Mike Byers - Error Coin Dealer Mike Byers Profile
Mike Byers is one of the world's leading authorities on Mint Error coins, and the publisher of Mint Error News Magazine. He has more than thirty years experience with error coins, and has sold some of the most mind-boggling and stupendous major coin minting errors collectors have ever seen. Learn more about Mike Byers and his stock-in-trade.
Mint Error News Magazine
Mint Error News Magazine is published quarterly by Mike Byers. The magaxine, which is free on the Web, features major error coins. Mint Error News includes generous photos, an error coin price guide, articles and information related to mint errors, and plenty more.
Jefferson Nickel Values - Coin Values Guide for Jefferson Nickels
Jefferson Nickel coin values are given in this easy to use price guide to Jefferson Nickels. The coin values in this table are real prices that coin dealers will pay, not inflated Red Book values.
Mercury Dime Values and Prices - How Much are Mercury Dimes Worth?
Mercury Dimes are worth at least ten times their face value, as shown in my coin values table, and many Mercury Head Dimes are worth a lot more. Learn what the prices are for these beautiful dimes, and find out how much your dimes are worth with this simple to use dime value guide.
Nickel Values Guide - U.S. Nickel Prices
Nickel values guide; Find out how much your U.S. nickels are worth in this easy to use, realistic nickel values guide. Types include Liberty Head V-Nickels, Indian Head Buffalo Nickels, and Jefferson Nickels. My coin values are actual, honest, dealer buying prices, not inflated retail, or Red Book prices.
Indian Head Penny: Key Dates, Rarities and Varieties
Indian Head pennies produced from 1859 to 1909 have some valuable key dates and interesting varieties. Learn how to identify if your Indian Head cent is a valuable date or treasured variety. Detailed photos illustrate each type.
Mercury Dime Key Dates - What are the Keys for Mercury Dimes
Mercury dime key dates are given on this page, along with a link to full pricing information with the real prices dealers will pay you for Mercury Dimes (not inflated retail coin values.)
Cataloging Your Coin Collection
Cataloging your coin collection and maintaining proper records is one of the things that differentiate intermediate and advanced collectors from beginning collectors. This article talks about the importance of cataloging your coin collection and simple ways for you to accomplish it.
Accumulation – A Definition of Accumulation
A Definition of Accumulation
Coin Collecting - How to Start to Collect Coins & What to Collect - Coin Collection Types
Learn how to start a coin collection the right way. Find out what kinds of coins to buy, how to find honest coin dealers, how to organize and display your coin collection and how to care for your coins. Get coin collecting tips like cleaning coins, avoiding counterfeit coins, and other sound advice for the beginning coin collector. We also have advice and information for experienced collectors, coin investing, and buying gold and silver coins.
Body Bag Defined - What is a Body Bag for a Coin?
Body Bag for coins is defined on this coin terms glossary page.
Contact Marks - What are Contact Marks on a Coin
Contact marks on a coin is defined on this coin terms glossary page.
Hairlines - What are Hairlines on a Coin
Hairlines on a coin is defined on this coin collecting terms glossary page.
Kennedy Half Dollar (1964-Present) - History
Learn about the Kennedy half dollar coin from the United States mint. The history of this coin is deep and full of stories about heroism and tragedy.
Adjectival Grades - What are Adjectival Grades for Coins
Adjectival grades is defined on the coin collecting terms glossary page.
Most Valuable U.S. Coins Found in Circulation Today
Most people don't realize that there are a number of fairly valuable U.S. error coins and die varieties in circulation today. The reason these coins are overlooked by people is that they have small distinguishing characteristics, such as a modest doubling of the coin image, or minute differences in the size or spacing of the letters in the legends. Learn which of your pocket change coins is worth a large premium over face value, and why.
Bad Coin Investments - Worst Coins to Invest In - What Coins Should I Avoid Collecting
This article contains my personal list of
Wildwinds Ancient Coins Attribution - Help With Ancient Coins and to Catalog Ancients
The Wildwinds database of ancient coins was begun by ancient coin dealer and collector Dave Surber more than a decade ago as a record of which ancient Roman and Greek coins sold for how much money. Soon, his archive of thousands of coin images and descriptions was hailed by ancient coin collectors everywhere as a wonderful cataloging and attribution resource. Now with more than 100,000 images, Wildwinds also covers Celtic and Byzantine coins, too.
Chattanooga Coin - Dealer Review of Chattanooga Coin's Products and Services
Chattanooga Coins is a self-proclaimed coin wholesaler who sells at high retail prices. Much of their material is close-out leftovers from TV promotions and large estate purchases where they have picked up the bulk leavings after other dealers buy the rare material. This article is a review of their products and services.
Sacagawea Dollars Space Gold Coins Display
The Sacagawea Dollar Space Coins Display features a spacey design layout for the 12 solid 22 kt gold coins.
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee Left Side of Bourse - Heritage Galleries
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee Left Side of Bourse
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee Right Side of Bourse Superior Galleries
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee Right Side of Bourse
U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy Leads Coin Collectors' Forum at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee
U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy Leads Coin Collectors' Forum at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee
Mint Director Edmund Moy Leads Coin Collectors' Forum at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee
U.S. Mint Director Edmund Moy Leads Coin Collectors' Forum at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee
Sacagawea Dollars Space Coins Display - Press Photographers
Press photographers and cameramen jostle for the first glimpse of the Sacagawea Dollars Space Coins Display
U.S. Mint Booth at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Sacagawea Dollars Space Coins Display
U.S. Mint Booth at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Sacagawea Dollars Space Coins Display
Scott Travers Book Signing at the ANA Convention in Milwaukee
Scott Travers signing books at the ANA convention in Milwaukee in August 2007
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Sacagawea Dollars Gold Coins Display Press
Sacagawea Dollar Space Coins Display at the 2007 ANA Coin Show, along with a few members of the press!
U.S. Mint Booth at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Sacagawea Dollars 22 kt Gold Coins Display
U.S. Mint Booth at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - 22 kt Gold Sacagawea Dollars Space Coins Display
U.S. Mint Display at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee
Photo of the U.S. Mint Display at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee
Ed Moy Leads Coin Collectors' Forum at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money
U.S. Mint Director Ed Moy Leads Coin Collectors' Forum at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money With Help From Gloria Eskridge
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee Coin Collectors' Forum - Ed Moy U.S. Mint Director
2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee Coin Collectors' Forum led by Ed Moy, the U.S. Mint Director
U.S. Mint Booth at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Sacagawea Dollar Space Coins on Display
U.S. Mint Booth at the 2007 ANA World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Sacagawea Dollars Space Coins Display
ANA 2007 World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Coin Show Photo Gallery
ANA 2007 World's Fair of Money coin show photo gallery, along with generous commentary and my observations and opinions about the coin show displays, exhibits, and coin dealers.
ANA 2007 World's Fair of Money Coin Show in Milwaukee - Coin Show Photo Gallery
ANA 2007 World's Fair of Money coin show photo gallery, along with generous commentary and my observations and opinions about the coin show displays, exhibits, and coin dealers.
Coin Show Etiquette - Coin Show Rules and How to Attend a Coin Show
People who are about to attend their first coin show often feel a little intimidated. With fancy words like
Obama Coins Warning - Colorized Obama Coins Are a Rip-Off
Obama coins are being made by several private mints and marketers, but do any of these Obama coins have the potential to be valuable collectibles someday? The About.com Guide to coins provides an analysis of the Obama coins market now and future, and reveals which coin is the only genuine and official Democratic Party Obama coin issue.
Official Obama Coins - Learn Which Coins Are Official Obama Inaugural Coins
There are at least a dozen marketers trying to cash in on President Obama's election to the White House, but only one of them is selling coins that Obama himself has approved. Learn which coins are the official Obama inaugural coins, and where to buy them.
New Pennies - Get New Pennies Early
A reader asked whether there was a way she could get the new pennies before everyone else. Although the U.S. Mint has extremely tight control over when the public can get new coins, there is another way to get the new pennies early. This FAQ tells you how.
Coin Fraud - Fake Silver Eagle Coin Fraud
Coin fraud is an unfortunate reality of coin collecting, but it's easy to educate yourself about fake coins and coin fraud subjects. This article teaches out how to spot fake silver coins, especially fake silver eagles from China.
One Per Person Coins - How Do Coin Dealers Get So Many Coins That Are Limited to One Per Person or One Per Household?
How do coin dealers get so many coins that are limited by the U.S. Mint to one per person? for example, the 2009 Ultra-High Relief coin was limited to one per household, but some dealers have hundreds of coins for sale. How are they getting them? Do they have a special deal with Mint? I have the answer in this FAQ about limited coins.
Top 10 Coin Picks for 2011 - Best Coin Investments for 2011
This is my personal top 10 coins investment shopping list for 2011. These are the coins and coin sets that I feel have the best potential for long term enjoyment and growth, although I want to stop short of actually making investment recommendations to others since my budget and collecting interests probably differ from yours. However, I offer my top coin picks for the coming year and explain why I selected them so that you can make a more informed decision about your own coin buying.
David Hall Gives Coin-Buying Advice for 2009 - PCGS Founder David Hall
PCGS founder David Hall offers some advice for smart coin buying in the depressed economy, such as that we are experiencing in 2009. Learn what coins he says you should buy for maximum upside potential with minimal risk.
Liberty Dollars - NORFED Dollars - Liberty Dollar Coins
Silver Liberty Dollars are being circulated by an organization called NORFED (National Organization for the Repeal of the Federal Reserve Act and the Internal Revenue Code.) These silver dollar coins, and a $500 gold dollar coin are not legal tender coinage issued by the U.S. Mint. Learn more about these NORFED Liberty Dollars.
PNG Coin Dealers and Why You Should Use Them - PNG Dealers and How to Find One
Learn what the PNG (Professional Numismatists Guild) is and why it is important to use dealers who subscribe to the PNG code of ethics.
How to Start a Coin Collection on Four Dollars - Jefferson Nickels - Coin Collecting - Starting a Coin Collection
This tutorial will show you how to start a coin collection on $4. We talk about where to get the coins to start your collection (at face value), how to clean and sort them, how to mount them for display, and how to store them. Starting a coin collection from circulating coinage is very easy, if you know what to look for!
What is the Difference Between a Coin's Price and its Value - Coin Buying & Selling Advice
There is a big difference between the value of a coin, and the price of a coin. Your Guide explains what the difference is, and how you need to take this concept into consideration when you buy and sell your own U.S., Ancient, World, or other coins.
Top 10 Coin Dealer Ethics Topics
This is a collection of my top 10 best Coin Dealer Ethics columns, where I present an ethical dilemma and ask readers how they think it should be resolved. Most of the scenarios relate to coin dealers and their buying and selling practices, although other topics related to coin collecting are also covered.
Coin Design Process - What is the Design Process for State Quarters
This article describes the design process for U.S. coins, using the State Quarter as the example. Learn why the coin design narrative is so critical, and how the U.S. Mint decides which designs become actual coins.
Washington State Quarter - The State of Washington Statehood Quarter Dollar
The Washington State Quarter Dollar is the 42nd in the U.S. Statehood Quarters series. Formally issued on April 11, 2007, the Quarter features a king salmon jumping out the water, with Mount Rainier in the background. See what this quarter looks like, and learn about what the designs on it mean.
Minnesota State Quarter Error - Extra Tree Quarters - Statehood Quarter Errors - Article by Ken Potter - Doubled Die Errors - Double Dies
The Minnesota State Quarter Extra Tree error coins have been getting a lot of attention recently. Learn how to check your state quarters to see if you have one of these valuable Minnesota Extra Tree error coins.
Idaho State Quarter - The State of Idaho Statehood Quarter
The Idaho State Quarter was released on June 5, 2007, and is the 43rd State Quarter in the Statehood Quarter series being issued by the U.S. Mint. The coin features a peregrine falcon, even though this isn't the Idaho state bird. Find out why the falcon is on the Idaho Quarter, as well as learn many other interesting facts about this coin.
Alaska State Quarter
The Alaska State Quarter is the 49th quarter in the 50 State Quarters Program. Learn about what the design of the Alaska Quarter means and some interesting facts about Alaska.
Rust State Quarter Error - Grease Strike Through Error Coin - Filled Die Error Coin - In God We Trust
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Montana State Quarter - Facts about the Montana Statehood Quarter
The Montana State Quarter was released into circulation on Monday, Janurary 29, 2007, as the 41st quarter in the popular State Quarter program. Learn all about the symbols and devices selected for the Montana Quarter, why they were chosen, and what they mean to the people of Montana.
New Mexico State Quarter - New Mexico Coin is 47th Statehood Quarter in Series
The New Mexico State Quarter features a design called the Zia Sun Symbol. Learn all about the New Mexico Quarter and its design elements, including what the Zia Sun Symbol means and why it is on the New Mexico coin.
State Quarters Program - History of the 50 State Quarters Statehood Coins
The 50 State Quarters Program is the most successful coin collecting program in history. The U.S. Mint estimates that 147 million people collect State Quarters. Learn the basic facts about the State Quarter Program and how to go about finding out how much your Statehood Quarters are worth.
South Dakota State Quarter - Facts About the South Dakota State Quarter
The South Dakota State Quarter features Mount Rushmore, which is the huge sculpture of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountainside, with a Ring-Necked Chinese Pheasant flying overhead, and with wheat heads adorning the sides. Learn the facts about the South Dakota State Quarter, what the designs mean and how they were chosen, who created them, and everything else you could want to know.
National Parks Quarters - New State Quarter Program to Feature National Parks
The National Parks Quarters is a new series of State Quarters which will begin entering circulation in the U.S. in 2010. The program will run for 11 years for a total of 55 coins, one from each U.S. state and territory. Learn the facts about the National Parks Quarter program.
Doctored – A Definition of Doctored Coin
A Definition of Doctored Coin
Safes, Security and Insurance for Coin Collections
Although nobody wants to think about it, the inevitable may happen and your prized coin collection could be lost. Investing in the proper security equipment and using common sense can protect your coin collection and replace it with the inevitable happens. Follow these simple steps to maximize the protection for your coin collection.
Three Things You Should Know Before You Buy Gold Coins
Many people have been getting ripped off when they've purchased gold and gold coins as an investment instruments from unscrupulous sellers and ethical coin dealers. Here are three tips from the Professional Numismatics Guild that can save you a lot of money.
How to Handle Coins - Handling Coins and How to Hold Coins Properly
Learning how to handle your coins properly is an important first step to protecting your coins from damage. This article explains how to handle your coins, hold your coins, and what to do to avoid damaging your coins when you examine them.
Clean My Coins - How Can Coins Be Cleaned and Made Shiny and to Look New Again
When coins come out of the mint, they have a beautiful luster and they look nice and shiny and pretty. But as coins get used in circulation, this shininess wears away and the coin gets dull. How can I turn my dull, worn, circulated coin back into a nice shiny prize again? In other words, how do I clean my coins to look mint new?
Coin Price Catalogs - Are Coin Price Guides Reliable Coin Value Indicators - Red Book - Trends
Coin price catalogs and coin value guides, such as the Red Book, Trends, coin price magazines, etc., all have one common flaw - the prices in them are not of any value at all to a coin collector trying to appraise his own collection for sale. This article explains why.
Chinese Panda Gold Coins Planchet Strip Left From Solid Gold Coin Blanks at Chinese Mint in Shanghai
A worker at the Shanghai Mint in China holds a strip of solid gold from which Chinese Panda coin blanks was punched.
Fred Weinberg's Tour of the Shanghai Mint in China
This photo gallery and commentary features images from Fred Weinberg's tour of the Shanghai Mint in China. Fred shares some amazing images with us, including solid gold planchet strip leftover from punching the coin blanks for gold Panda coins, the galvano for the silver Panda master hub, error coins collected by the Chinese Mint workers, and more.
Fake Godless Dollars - How to Tell if a Smooth Plain Edge Dollar is Fake or Genuine
Godless Dollars are so-called because they are missing the edge lettering inscriptions that all Presidential Dollars are supposed to have, which include, among others, IN GOD WE TRUST. However, what's to stop someone with a dremel tool or lathe from simply erasing the edge inscriptions to make fake Godless dollars? Learn how to tell a real plain edge dollar from a fake smooth edge dollar.
Lincoln Commemorative Dollar - Abraham Lincoln Silver Dollar Coin
The Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Dollar is a silver dollar coin being issued by the U.S. Mint in 2009. Learn why this Lincoln coin was issued, who the profits from the sales benefit, what the Lincoln Commemorative coin is all about, and whether this coin is a good buy or not.
Coin Cleaning - Coin Storage - Coin Care Tips - Avoid Damaging Coins
The 7 best ways to ruin your coins are described, with details on cleaning coins, storing coins, handling coins, and caring for a coin collection. We explain the 7 mistakes that beginning collectors make, and how to avoid them. Keep your U.S. and rare coins in great shape by avoiding these common coin care catastrophes.
Counterfeit Coins Detection Kit - How to Detect Counterfeit Coins
Anybody can detect counterfeit coins using five simple, inexpensive tools. In this article, I explain what these tools are and how to use them to protect yourself against fake coins and counterfeits.
Famous & Rare Coin Profiles - Famous Mint Errors - Type Coins and Coin Stories
The story behind most coins is as interesting as the coins themselves. Why do we only put dead people on U.S. coins? Does the U.S. Mint make error coins on purpose so the dollar coins will circulate? Why did the U.S. issue a quarter dollar with a bare-breasted Liberty on it? The stories behind our coins make fascinating reading.
Alaska State Quarter Artist Rendering
Alaska State Quarter Artist Rendering
Arizona State Quarter Artist Rendering
Arizona State Quarter Artist Rendering
Hawaii State Quarter Artist Rendering
Hawaii State Quarter Artist Rendering
New Mexico State Quarter Artist Rendering
New Mexico State Quarter Artist Rendering
Oklahoma State Quarter Artist Rendering
Oklahoma State Quarter Artist Rendering
State Quarters For 2008 - Artist Renderings - 2008 Statehood Quarters
State Quarter designs for 2008 are shown in the form of the official U.S. Mint artist renderings. The photo gallery will be updated woth the actual struck coins as each new State Quarter is released, along with my insider's commentary and observations.
Ebay Coin Tips - Top 5 Ways to Avoid Buying Fake Coins on eBay
Learn how to avoid becoming a victim of fake coins on eBay by following these five simple steps.
Error Coins at the Shanghai Mint in China - Chinese Error Coins
A tray of error coins is photographed during Fred Weinberg's tour of the Shanghai Mint in China in 1983. The coins are made of aluminum, and represent a variety of major minting error types.
Fred Weinberg Error Coins Catalog - Chinese Mint Workers Look at Error Coin Prices
Workers at the Shanghai Mint in China marvel at the prices for which error coins are sold in the U.S. Fred Weinberg's error coin catalog is being held by one of the workers.
Fred Weinberg Holds Error Coins in China at the Shanghai Mint in 1983
Fred Weinberg, the top error coins dealer in the U.S., holds a tray of error coins during his tour of the Shanghai Mint in China in 1983.
Chinese Panda Galvano at the Shanghai Mint in China - Silver Panda Coin Design
A Master Hub is being made from the original galvano for the Chinese Panda silver one ounce bullion coins.
Second Philadelpha Mint Compared to the Chinese Shanghai Mint
The Second Philadelpha Mint, left, and the Chinese Shanghai Mint, right, shown side-by-side for comparison purposes. The Shanghai Mint facade is a replica of the United States Mint at Philadelphia.
Shanghai Mint in China - Chinese Government Mint at Shanghai 2
The front facade of the Shanghai Mint in China is modeled after the Philadelphia Mint in the U.S.
Shanghai Mint in China - Chinese Government Mint at Shanghai
The front facade of the Shanghai Mint in China is modeled after the Philadelphia Mint in the U.S.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 2 Photo B
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 2 Photo C
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 2 Photo D
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 2 Photo E
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Dollars with Double Edge Lettering Stack
Adams Dollars with Double Edge Lettering
Adams Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Error Coin
Adams Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Source Image
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Source Image
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Focal Area
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Focal Area
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse - Doubling Overlay
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse - Doubling Overlay
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse With Obverse Verification Overlay
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse With Obverse Verification Overlay
Jefferson Presidential Dollar Doubled Die Reverse Coin - Jefferson Doubled Die Discovered by Shawn Bell
Jefferson Presidential Dollar doubled die reverse discovered by Shawn Bell. Listed as CDDR-001, WDDR-001, etc.
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die WDDR-001
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die WDDR-001
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die WDDR-002
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die WDDR-002
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die WDDR-003
Washington Presidential Dollar Doubled Die WDDR-003
Presidential Dollar Doubled Dies - Hub Doubling on Presidential Dollars
Photo gallery of Presidential Dollars that were struck from doubled dies.
Philadelphia Mint Second Building - Second Philadelphia Mint - Old Philadelphia Mint
Photo of the second Philadelphia Mint, located at Chestnut and Juniper Streets. Photo taken circa 1902.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 1 Photo B
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 1 Photo C
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 1 Photo D
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 1 Photo E
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 1 Photo A
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 1 Photo F
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 2 Photo A
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins Type 2 Photo F
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
Adams Presidential Dollars Double Edge Lettering Error Coins
Photo gallery showing John Adams Presidential Dollars that got two sets of edge lettering inscriptions on them.
A Different Die Specimen Showing the "Wounded Liberty" Die Gouge Type
Close-Up View of "Wounded Liberty" Die Gouge in Previous Photo
Another Version of the "Severed Head" Variety
Gown on Rim Strike Doubling - Liberty's Gown is on the Rim or Edge of this Coin
This Presidential Dollar shows Liberty's gown on the rim of the coin. The gown is on the rim or edge because of strike doubling.
Partial Missing Edge Lettering Presidential Dollar
Part of the Edge Lettering is Missing From this Dollar
The Razor Dollar Clamshell Error With Normal Coins
Presidential Dollar Strike Doubling - Gown on Rim Error
This Presidential Dollar reverse shows Liberty's gown up on the rim of the coin because the dies bounced during striking.
Another Specimen of the "Wild Whisker" Die Crack Type
A Third Specimen of the Common "Wild Whisker" Die Crack
Clash Marks Show on the Obverse of this Presidential Dollar
Strong Clash Marks Show on the Reverse of this Presidential Dollar
Cracked Clad Layer (Clamshell) Error Before the Razor Photo
Another Specimen Shows Strong Clash Marks on the Obverse
Die Crack Runs From Rim to Rim Beneath the Bust
Good Sized Die Crack Runs From Rim to Center of Reverse
Interesting Die Gouge Looks Like Part of the Circular Design
Another View of the "Wounded Liberty" Specimen on the Previous Page
The "Wounded Liberty" Die Gouge on the Presidential Dollar
The Die Polishing Removed Parts of Liberty's Robe
Die Polishing Caused the So-Called "Severed Head" Liberty Errors
The Die Polishing Efforts Removed Part of Liberty's Tablet
Another View of the First Reported Double Edge Lettered Dollar
This is the First of Two Coins Showing a Backwards S
One More Look at the Discovery Specimen of the Double Edge Letter Error
This Embossed Letter is Often Confused With a Dropped Letter Error
This Coin Also Has a Reversed S Embossed Into the Edge
Extra Curl Presidential Dollar Error
Photo of the Extra Curl error on the Presidential Dollars
Reverse Side of Previous Coin Shows "Extra Spike" Clash Marks
The Clamshell Error Coin Floating in Space With Other Coins
The Letter T is Embossed Into the Edge of this Dollar
The "Wild Whisker" Die Crack is a Common Type of Recurring Crack
Double Edge Lettering Plate 2
Plate 2 of the Newell Double Edge Lettered Presidential Dollar
Blank Presidential Dollar
Close-up view of the 1 in a 1,000 blank planchet.
Blank Planchet Showing Damage
The reverse side of the blank planchet also shows damage in this photo.
Blank Planchet - Presidential Dollar Blank With Cracked Clad Layer
A blank presidential dollar with a cracked clad layer is shown in this photo.
Cracked Clad Layer Clamshell Error - Presidential Dollar has a Clamshell or Cracked Cladding Error
Photo of a knife sticking out of the cracked edge of a clamshell type error coin, where the clad layer has cracked all the way around the circumference of the coin's edge.
Cracked Clad Layer (Clamshell Error) With Razor Knife Embedded
Double Edge Lettering - Third Specimen
This double edge lettering is seen on a coin from the Denver Mint.
This Presidential Dollar is Missing a Piece of the Planchet
Washington Dollar Planchet Error - A Chunk of the Coin is GONE
Double Edge Lettering Washington Dollar
Presidential Dollar with double edge lettering - two passes through the edge lettering machine.
Denver Doubled Edge Lettered Washington Dollar
Photo of the Denver Mint Doubled Edge Lettering Specimen found by Elliott
Doubled Edge Lettering on a Washington Presidential Dollar - Second Specimen Plate 1
Photo of a Washington Presidential Dollar that has two sets of edge lettering (doubled edge lettering.)
The First Plain Edge Washington Dollar
Photo of the first plain edge Washington Dollar to be put up for sale on eBay.
Washington Presidential Godless Plain Edge Dollar
Photo of a Godless Presidential Dollar
Wholesale Lot of Plain Edge Presidential Dollars
A large wholesale lot of plain edge Washington Dollars is shown in this photo.
Missing Clad Layer Presidential Dollar
This photo shows a Presidential Dollar with a missing reverse clad layer.
Missing Clad Layer Dollar - Reverse Layer Missing NGC MS-64
NGC MS-64 missing reverse clad layer washington presidential dollar
Searching Rolls of Presidential Dollars for Plain Edge Coins
Photo shows dozens of rolls of Washington Dollars, including some which have plain edge dollar coins in them.
Plain Edge Washington Dollar Rolls
Entire rolls of plain edge Washington Presidential dollars are shown in this photo.
Plain Edge Washington Dollar - Another Early Specimen
Another early photo showing a plain edge Washington Dollar.
Plain Edge Dollars Side By Side From the Philadelphia and Denver Mints
This is a photo showing two plain edge dollars, side by side. One is from the Philadelphia Mint, and the other is from Denver. You can see the difference between the two very easily in this photo.
Stacks of Plain Edge Washington Presidential Dollars
Thousands of Presidential Plain Edge Dollars, found by an enterprising and dedicated searcher in Florida.
Double Edge Lettering Dollar - Plate 3
Third plate of three showing the
Washington Dollar Lost a Chunk of the Planchet Somehow
Washington Dollars by the Thousand
A whole brick (box of 40 rolls of 25 coins each) of Washington Dollars produced only one error coin, but it was a biggie!
Rotated Die Axis on a Washington Presidential Dollar
Blank Planchet for a Presidential Dollar
Photo shows a blank planchet next to two normal Presidential Dollars on a brick box.
Blank Planchet - Presidential Dollar Blank
A blank presidential dollar is shown in this photo.
Washington Dollar is Missing a Chunk of the Planchet
Faceless Dollar - Blank Planchet With Edge Lettering - Blank Presidential Dollar With Edge Inscriptions
This blank Presidential Dollar didn't get stamped with the front and back, but it got the edge lettering. This is a photo of the so-called
Washington Dollar Struck Through Grease Filled Die Error
This Presidential Dollar Lost a Portion of the Planchet
Washington Dollar With 93 Percent Rotated Reverse
Struck Through Grease Washington Presidential Dollar
Another View of the Washington Dollar That Lost a Chunk
Presidential Dollar Errors - Photos of Washington Dollar Error Coins -
Washington Presidential Dollar Photo Gallery - Images and Pictures of Godless Dollars, plain edge Washington Dollars, missing clad layers, double edge lettering, major struck through grease errors, rotated reverse errors, skipped, slipped, and misplaced edge lettering, die breaks, die gouges, cuds, die cracks, clashes, and lots of other Presidential Dollar errors and varieties.
Presidential Dollar Errors - Photos of Washington Dollar Error Coins -
Washington Presidential Dollar Photo Gallery - Images and Pictures of Godless Dollars, plain edge Washington Dollars, missing clad layers, double edge lettering, major struck through grease errors, rotated reverse errors, skipped, slipped, and misplaced edge lettering, die breaks, die gouges, cuds, die cracks, clashes, and lots of other Presidential Dollar errors and varieties.
Presidential Dollar Errors - Photos of Washington Dollar Error Coins -
Washington Presidential Dollar Photo Gallery - Images and Pictures of Godless Dollars, plain edge Washington Dollars, missing clad layers, double edge lettering, major struck through grease errors, rotated reverse errors, skipped, slipped, and misplaced edge lettering, die breaks, die gouges, cuds, die cracks, clashes, and lots of other Presidential Dollar errors and varieties.
Presidential Dollar Errors - Photos of Washington Dollar Error Coins -
Washington Presidential Dollar Photo Gallery - Images and Pictures of Godless Dollars, plain edge Washington Dollars, missing clad layers, double edge lettering, major struck through grease errors, rotated reverse errors, skipped, slipped, and misplaced edge lettering, die breaks, die gouges, cuds, die cracks, clashes, and lots of other Presidential Dollar errors and varieties.
Presidential Dollar Errors - Photos of Washington Dollar Error Coins -
Washington Presidential Dollar Photo Gallery - Images and Pictures of Godless Dollars, plain edge Washington Dollars, missing clad layers, double edge lettering, major struck through grease errors, rotated reverse errors, skipped, slipped, and misplaced edge lettering, die breaks, die gouges, cuds, die cracks, clashes, and lots of other Presidential Dollar errors and varieties.
Presidential Dollar Errors - Photos of Washington Dollar Error Coins -
Washington Presidential Dollar Photo Gallery - Images and Pictures of Godless Dollars, plain edge Washington Dollars, missing clad layers, double edge lettering, major struck through grease errors, rotated reverse errors, skipped, slipped, and misplaced edge lettering, die breaks, die gouges, cuds, die cracks, clashes, and lots of other Presidential Dollar errors and varieties.
Chinese PCGS Slab in Mandarin
The slab insert in this PCGS holder is in Mandarin Chinese. This genuine slab is a promotional item for PCGS' Chinese marketing effort.
Counterfeit PCGS Slab
Counterfeit PCGS slab, originally published in the
Fake PCGS Slab Diagnostics
Photo depicts fake and genuine PCGS slabs, marked by the Chinese counterfeiter to show the diagnostics that reveal the fake PCGS holder as a counterfeit.
PCGS Fake Slab Marked by Chinese Counterfeiter
This fake PCGS slab photo has been marked by the Chinese counterfeiter to show the diagnostics that distinguish a fake PCGS holder from a genuine PCGS holder.
PCGS Genuine Slab Marked by Chinese Counterfeiter
Genuine PCGS slab marked by the Chinese counterfeiter, showing the places where the genuine slabs differ from the counterfeits.
PCGS Counterfeit Holder and Genuine Holder Comparison - Reverses
Counterfeit and genuine PCGS holders, side by side. The counterfeit PCGS holder, left, was originally published in the
Roller Marks on an 1885-CC Morgan Dollar
Photo of roller marks on an 1885-CC Morgan Dollar (detail).
Adjustment Marks on a 1797 U.S. Half Dollar
Adjustment marks can be seen on this 1797 half dollar.
Roller Marks on a 1902-S Morgan Dollar
Photo of roller marks on a 1902-S Morgan Dollar (detail).
Roller Marks on an 1894-S Morgan Dollar
Photo shows roller marks on an 1894-S Morgan Dollar.
Roller Marks on a 1921-S Morgan Dollar
Photo of roller marks on a 1921-S Morgan Dollar (detail).
Roller Marks and Weight Adjustment Marks on Coins - Diagnostics to Tell Roller Marks From Adjustment Marks
This photo diagnostic helps you determine the difference between roller marks and weight adjustment marks on U.S. coins.
Coin Press Used in Chinese Coin Counterfeiting Ring
Coin Press Used in Chinese Coin Counterfeiting Ring
Chinese Workers Striking Fake U.S. Coins
Chinese Workers Striking Fake U.S. Coins
Fake Chinese-Made Coins and Other Small Counterfeit Art Objects
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Storeroom or Showroom
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Chinese Coin Fakes Being Minted by Hand
A worker in a Chinese fake coin minting operation feeds a planchet into the coin press to strike a fake silver dollar.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Copper & Silver Fake Coins
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Counterfeit Coin Dies For Fake Crowns Used by a Chinese Counterfeiting Ring
This closeup photo of the dies used by a Chinese coin counterfeiting ring shows the reverse of a British silver crown dated 1899 and the obverse of a Greek 5 Drachmai dated between 1833 and 1845.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Storeroom at the Counterfeiting Shop
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. This is one of many storage rooms.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Antique Artifacts and Antiquities Made in China
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Fake Chinese Coin Dies
A selection of dies for striking fake coins in an illegal Chinese coin minting operation.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Chinese Currency Next to Tourist Goods
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. Fake Chinese currency sits next to tourist goods.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Ingots and Bars
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. Shown are some fake Chinese ingots and bars.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Ancient Fakes in Iron and Bronze
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Slabs Holding Fake Coins
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Assorted Fake Coins Await Dispersal
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. A tray of assorted fake coins awaits dispersal into our marketplace.
Thousands of Fake Coins Struck by a Chinese Counterfeiting Ring
Thousands of Fake Coins Struck by a Chinese Counterfeiting Ring
Chinese Worker Applies Edge Lettering to Fake Coins
Chinese Worker Applies Edge Lettering to Fake Coins
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Indian Head Pennies & Large Cents
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. A box of fake U.S. Indian Head pennies and Large Cents is shown.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Morgan Dollar Edges
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. The edges of fake Morgan Dollars are shown.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Standing Liberty Quarters and Indian Head Cents
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. Standing Liberty Quarters and U.S. Indian Head Cents are shown, all of which are fake!
Fake Morgan Dollars Struck by a Chinese Coin Counterfeting Ring
Fake Morgan Dollars Struck by a Chinese Coin Counterfeting Ring
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Morgan Dollars
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. Freshly struck fake Morgan Dollars are shown.
Chinese Counterfeits - Fake Coins Made in China - Fake Ancient Chinese Coins
Photos from a Chinese counterfeiting ring that specializes in fake coins, antiquities and counterfeit Chinese antiques. Various ancient bronze Chinese coin types are shown, all of which are fake!
Chinese Coin Counterfeting Ring Makes Fake Silver Coins - Fake US Coins & Fake Crowns
Photos of a Chinese coin counterfeiting operation, which is striking fake silver coins. The photos include images of the fake coin dies being used, the machinery the coins are being struck on, and the final products ready to be placed in fake PCGS and NGC slabs.
Chinese Coin Counterfeting Ring Makes Fake Silver Coins - Fake US Coins & Fake Crowns
Photos of a Chinese coin counterfeiting operation, which is striking fake silver coins. The photos include images of the fake coin dies being used, the machinery the coins are being struck on, and the final products ready to be placed in fake PCGS and NGC slabs.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 1
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 11
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 12
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 13
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 14
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 15
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 16
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 17
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 18
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 2
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 3
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 4
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 10
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Top 10 Coins Web Sites - Best Coins Sites on the Web - My Favorite Coins & Coin Collecting Sites
This is a list of my top 10 favorite coin Web sites (besides my own, of course, heh.) You'll find a nice mix of types of sites, as I tried to pick the best from several categories (such as coin discussion forum, coin price guide, general coin information, etc.) I also explain why I love these sites, and why it's worth your time to check them out.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 6
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 7
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 8
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 9
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
Lincoln Cent 2010 Lincoln Penny Proposed Design 5
This is one of the proposed designs for the new Lincoln Cent, which will be the permanent reverse beginning in 2010.
New Lincoln Cents Detail Images
A detail image showing Lincoln's face as depicted by the coin designers.
New Penny Design 1 - New Pennies 1
The new penny design for 2009, first design.
New Penny Design 2 - New Pennies 2
The new penny design for 2009, second design.
New Penny Design 3 - New Pennies 3
The new penny design for 2009, third design.
New Penny Design 4 - New Pennies 4
The new penny design for 2009, fourth design.
New Penny Designs - Unfinished Capitol Dome
The U.S. Capitol building during Abraham Lincoln's inauguration, shown in its unfinished state.
Abigail Adams Gold Coin (Obverse)
Photo of Abigail Adams gold coin Obverse in the First Spouse series
Abigail Adams Gold Coin (Reverse)
Photo of artist rendering of Abigail Adams gold coin Reverse in the First Spouse series
Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Obverse 500 pixels
Louisa Adams First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (obverse)
Dolley Madison Gold Coin (Obverse)
Photo of Dolley Madison gold coin Obverse in the First Spouse series
Dolley Madison Gold Coin (Reverse)
Photo of Dolley Madison gold coin reverse in the First Spouse series
Jackson First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Obverse 500
Jackson First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (obverse)
Martha Washington Gold Coin (Obverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Martha Washington gold coin obverse in the First Spouse series
Martha Washington Gold Coin (Obverse)
Photo of Martha Washington gold coin obverse in the First Spouse series
Martha Washington Gold Coin (Reverse)
Photo of Martha Washington gold coin reverse in the First Spouse series
Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Obverse 500 pixels
Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse gold coin artists rendering
Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Reverse 500
Elizabeth Monroe First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (reverse)
Thomas Jefferson First Spouse Gold Coin (Obverse)
Photo of Thomas Jefferson's First Spouse gold coin. Obverse shows Liberty because Jefferson didn't have a spouse while he served as President
Thomas Jefferson First Spouse Gold Coin (Reverse)
Photo of Thomas Jefferson's First Spouse gold coin Reverse shows Jefferson's tombstone.
Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Reverse 500
Louisa Adams First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (reverse)
Jackson First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Reverse 500
Jackson First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (reverse)
Van Buren First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Obverse 500 pixels
Van Buren First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (obverse)
Van Buren First Spouse Gold Coin Artists Rendering Reverse 500
Van Buren First Spouse gold coin artists rendering (reverse)
Abigail Adams Gold Coin (Obverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Abigail Adams gold coin Obverse in the First Spouse series
Abigail Adams Gold Coin (Reverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Abigail Adams gold coin Reverse in the First Spouse series
Dolley Madison Gold Coin (Obverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Dolley Madison gold coin Obverse in the First Spouse series
Dolley Madison Gold Coin (Reverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Dolley Madison gold coin Reverse in the First Spouse series
Thomas Jefferson First Spouse Gold Coin (Obverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Thomas Jefferson's First Spouse gold coin Obverse shows Liberty because Jefferson didn't have a spouse while he served as President
Thomas Jefferson First Spouse Gold Coin (Reverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Thomas Jefferson's First Spouse gold coin Reverse shows Jefferson's tombstone
Martha Washington Gold Coin (Reverse) - Artist Rendering
Photo of artist rendering of Martha Washington gold coin reverse in the First Spouse series
Andrew Jackson Presidential Dollar Coin
Photo of Andrew Jackson Presidential Dollar coin
Presidential Dollar Edge Lettering Design Change for 2009 Onward
The Presidential Dollar edge lettering design is being changed for coins minted in 2009 and onward. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST formerly appeared on the edge, but it has now been moved to the obverse side of the coin. To fill out the design in place of the motto, the Mint has added 13 stars and moved things around a little bit. See the new edge lettering design for 2009 on this page.
Presidential Dollar Obverse Design Template for 2009 Onward
U.S. Mint graphic depicts the Presidential Dollar obverse design template for 2009 onward, which incorporates the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, thereby moving it from the edge of the coin to the face.
James Monroe Presidential Dollar Coin
Photo of the James Monroe Presidential Dollar coin
James Polk Presidential Dollar Design
The James Polk Presidential Dollar design is shown here. Polk was the 11th President, so his coin, the 11th in the Presidential Dollar series, is the third issued in 2009.
John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar Coin
Photo of the John Quincy Adams Presidential Dollar coin
John Tyler Presidential Dollar Design
The John Tyler Presidential Dollar Design is shown here. Tyler's coin is the 10th Presidential Dollar in the series, issued in mid-2009.
Martin Van Buren Presidential Dollar Coin
Photo of the Martin Van Buren Presidential Dollar coin
William Henry Harrison Presidential Dollar Design
The William Henry Harrison Presidential Dollar design is shown here. The Harrison Dollar is the 9th Presidential Dollar in the series, issued in early 2009.
Zachary Taylor Presidential Dollar Design
The Zachary Taylor Presidential Dollar design is shown here. Taylor was the 12th U.S. President, and therefore the 12th Presidential Dollar in the series features him. The Taylor Dollar is issued in late 2009, the fourth dollar that year.
James Madison Presidential Dollar Actual Coin
The image of the coin that appears in the artist rendering is often quite different than what the struck coin actually looks like!
Statue of Liberty Reverse of the Presidential Dollar Struck Coin
The image of the coin that appears in the artist rendering is often quite different than what the struck coin actually looks like!